Fuel cell/bladder

[Manxman]

Hi all, a friend wishes to extend his cruising range by fitting an additional fuel tank about 100 litres. There is not a lot of room under the deck and having one custom made to fit, what is also an awkward space looks like being very costly.

I have been told that a flexible fuel cell/bladder is available to fit into spaces like this. After an hour or so of googling I haven't been able to find anything.

Does anyone have any experience of this type of kit or know where it may be available from.

many thanks

 

[GC1]

I've seen ones for water, but never for fuel.

 

[fisherman]

When local boats were doing long trips down to Biscay they installed domestic oil tanks on deck with a feed pipe to top up the main tanks. If there is space a plastic tank (readily available) of suitable size could be installed somewhere on deck. Failing that there are many 25 litre plastic cans available with a tap fitted which could be used for safely topping up service tanks via a hose.

 

[Salty John]

Vetus makes one and all the fittings. About £120 for 55 litres.

 

[totopalm]

Oh! good that should get me 10miles or so

 

[compie1]

there is a French company making flexible tanks for fuel,water & sewage
NAUTA they sell a lot in the US do a google on Nauta flexible tanks handy for long trips !

 

[PCUK]

Try "Air Cushion" if they are still going they used to make the skirts for hovercraft and I had two water tanks made by them years ago.

 

[Salty John]

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